Nick Gove serves as the Interim Chief of Streets. In this role, Gove supports the Boston Transportation Department, Public Works Department, and the Boston Water and Sewer Commission to deliver exceptional City services, and build a more efficient, safe, and environmentally-conscious transportation system throughout Boston. Previously, Gove served as the Deputy Chief for Transportation for the City of Boston and the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) Commissioner.

Before joining the City, he served as the Deputy Commissioner for Operations at the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). Nick has been with DCR in various roles for 15 years. He worked for the City of Melrose as the Superintendent of Mt. Hood and Public Open Space and later as the Director of Operations for Public Works.

Nick completed his undergraduate degree at Bentley University and earned a Master of Science in Public Affairs from the McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies at UMass Boston. He lives in Charlestown.